The Summer Introduction Programme 2015 welcomes about 1600 international students who follow an obligatory programme. Throughout a week of project work students design a water rocket and an academic poster, get familiarized with the Delft study method, and working in multicultural groups.
In our project team, Amsterdam 2, we designed a water rocket based on the following design principles:
● aerodynamic design of the rocket
● lightness
● efficient and practical construction
Innovative solutions included, sustainability was considered:
● recyclable materials
● parachute system and robust structure make rocket reusable
● environmental friendly (pressurized water is used instead of fuel)
● pleasant scent
We learnt how to interact with other international students and how to delegate different tasks depending on each person's skill set. The above mentioned experienced we gained will be useful in our studies.

The Summer Introduction Programme 2015 welcomes about 1600 international students who follow an obligatory programme. Throughout a week of project work students design a water rocket and an academic poster, get familiarized with the Delft study method, and working in multicultural groups.
In our project team, Enschede 1, we designed a water rocket based on the following design principles. Our main goals where to build a simple and light rocket with good aerodynamic properties and light, so to reach a high maximum altitude and to implement a parachute for a longer flight time on the way back to the ground. The deployment system of the parachute includes a dropping nose cone with the parachute inside which is then pulled out to be opened at the highest point of the flight. Sustainability was considered as we implemented recycled-used materials and avoided sharp edges. We learnt from this project how to communicate with each other, even if we are from different cultures and different scientific fields, which improved our communication skills that will be useful in our studies.